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This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to assist users in filling out the Test Your POWERLINK Slave Device form using OpenPOWERLINK on Linux. By following these instructions, you will be able to successfully test and configure your POWERLINK device.

Follow the steps to complete the form effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the document and open it in your editor of choice.
2. Begin by configuring Ubuntu Desktop 10.10. Ensure you have downloaded the correct version from the official Ubuntu website.
3. Create a bootable USB drive using a recognized software tool, ensuring to set a persistent file for changes.
4. Boot your PC using the USB stick. Make sure you configure your BIOS settings to allow booting from the USB.
5. Change the package repositories by using Synaptic Package Manager. Confirm that all required repositories are checked.
6. Install necessary packages for the openPOWERLINK demo, which include cmake, g++, and others as specified.
7. Check if high-resolution timers are enabled in your Linux installation.
8. Optionally, apply the RT-Preempt real-time patch for improved performance.
9. Download the openPOWERLINK stack from the specified source.
10. Build the openPOWERLINK stack using CMake. Create a build directory and configure it accordingly.
11. Build and verify the XML Device Description (XDD) file for your device, ensuring it meets the specified requirements.
12. Configure the POWERLINK network using the openCONFIGURATOR tool. Create a new project and define configurations.
13. Import your XDD file and set up the necessary configurations for master and slave devices.
14. Build the openCONFIGURATOR project, ensuring that the auto-generate option is selected.
15. Transfer the configuration files to the corresponding directories in openPOWERLINK.
16. Write and test a demo application, implementing access to the defined objects in your XDD file.
17. Compile and install the openPOWERLINK stack using the build commands provided.
18. Optionally configure the Ethernet card settings based on the requirements of your slave device.
19. Connect the hardware components ensuring that you are using the correct Ethernet cable.
20. Run the openPOWERLINK demo in the console to verify that everything is working as intended.
21. Use a tool such as Wireshark to verify the communication between the POWERLINK master and the slave device.

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